Hawaii County, Hawaii Income Statistics
Hawaii County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Hawaii County Below averageLeast wealthy county in Hawaii
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Hawaii County | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,154 | $100,437 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $53,870 | $61,841 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.9% | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.9% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 12.7% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Hawaii County is about 21% lower than in Hawaii. Income has been growing faster in Hawaii County (4.9%/yr) than in Hawaii (4.2%/yr).
About 11% of adults in Hawaii County earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Hawaii average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Hawaii County, Hawaii grew by 40.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $79,154 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.9% per year.
Hawaii County has crossed the U.S. median household income 3 times since 2009, most recently dropping below it by 2021. In 2024 its income was 1.6% lower.
Income Distribution in Hawaii County
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Households by income, 2024
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About 28,945 households (39.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 23.7% of households in Hawaii County had an income under $35,000 and 21.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Hawaii County has a larger share of households earning under $10,000 (6.9% vs 5.1%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (8.6% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 5,103 | 6.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,058 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,698 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,616 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,340 | 8.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11,421 | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9,424 | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12,915 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6,662 | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 9,368 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 73,606 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 18,485 residents (10.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 12.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.0% of Hawaii County residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 18.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Hawaii County has a larger share of residents earning $10,000 to $14,999 (8.1% vs 7.0%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (10.9% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 21,977 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 18,323 | 10.8% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13,762 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18,803 | 11.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16,644 | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 22,542 | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25,819 | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12,955 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 18,485 | 10.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 169,312 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Hawaii County
| Metric | Hawaii County | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.546 | 0.529 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $63,892 | $70,324 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $52,276 | $58,751 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.2% | 16.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Hawaii County, it is 0.546, higher than Hawaii's 0.529, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 22% more than women's income in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Over a 35-year career, a 22% wage gap accumulates to roughly $406,560 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hawaii County, Hawaii has narrowed from about 20% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 9% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,249 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Hawaii County | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 12.1% | 9.6% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 5,668 people are unemployed in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
The average commute time in Hawaii County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Hawaii.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Hawaii County, Hawaii has fallen from 9.1% to 6.0% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.7% in 2013 and fell as low as 5.9% in 2018.
Hawaii County has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2015-2016 (as much as 0.2 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 0.7 points higher.
Hawaii County, HI Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Hawaii County, HI is the 2nd largest of the 5 counties compared here, 204,351 residents against a local median of 119,126. Where Hawaii County, HI breaks from the counties next to it is unemployment, sitting 48% above the local median of 4.0% at 6.0%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $79,154 against a local median of $97,302, 19% below it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, and it is the wrong way: Hawaii County, HI reads weaker than its neighbours on all of them. The counties themselves spread 4.5% on unemployment, so Hawaii County, HI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Hawaii County, HI has the 5th lowest unemployment of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County, HI | 204,351 | $79,154 #4/5 | 4.9%/yr #1/5 | 6.0% #5/5 | 0.546 #5/5 |
| Maui County, HI | 164,522 | $97,704 | 4.5%/yr | 5.5% | 0.516 |
| Kalawao County, HI | 67 | $75,000 | 2.0%/yr | 1.0% | 0.429 |
| Kauai County, HI | 73,731 | $96,900 | 4.5%/yr | 3.8% | 0.515 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 997,376 | $106,569 | 4.1%/yr | 4.3% | 0.527 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hawaii County, Hawaii has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Hawaii, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
How Rich Is Hawaii County, Hawaii?
Hawaii County has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $79,154, about 21% lower than the Hawaii average of $100,437.
How fast is household income rising in Hawaii County, Hawaii?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Hawaii County, Hawaii rose 41%, from $56,244 to $79,154. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Hawaii as a whole: +41% against +54%.
What was the median household income in Hawaii County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Hawaii County, Hawaii was $77,859, up 5% from $74,052 in 2022. The Hawaii median that year was $98,432.
What was the median household income in Hawaii County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Hawaii County, Hawaii was $65,565. By 2024 it had risen 21% to $79,154.
Is unemployment high in Hawaii County, Hawaii?
Unemployment in Hawaii County, Hawaii is 6.0%, well above the Hawaii rate of 4.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Hawaii County, Hawaii?
The Gini coefficient in Hawaii County is 0.546. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Hawaii County, Hawaii?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hawaii County, Hawaii has narrowed from about 20% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 9% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,249 since 2009.
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